What the COVID-19 pandemic tells us about the need to develop resilience in the nursing workforce

Deborah Duncan

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Abstract

Most research on resilience in healthcare systems such as the NHS is based on organisational crises, such as nurse shortages, an ageing workforce and financial restrictions. However, nursing can learn lessons from the past to consider how to become more resilient, particularly considering the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This article briefly looks at previous pandemics and disasters that have affected healthcare systems, as well as the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, and considers how nurse leaders can support staff and show organisational resilience during such emergencies. The article also discusses how nurse leaders can develop their own resilience.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Nursing Management
Early online date13 May 2020
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Publication statusEarly online date - 13 May 2020

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